Malta’s ongoing commitment to the life sciences sector
Malta continues to target investment towards developing its life sciences sector and attracting international business interests
Leading European health innovators EIT Health expand into in Ireland
EIT Health, a network of best-in-class health innovators supported by the European Union’s European Institute of Innovation and Technology, is expanding into Ireland.
The network,...
People with some COVID-19 immunity may still transmit virus
A new study has found that a past coronavirus infection provides some immunity for at least five months, but the virus still may be...
Improving infection control with innovation in sheet technology
Hospital linens are a key vector in infection control: ASAP, Norway’s next-generation sheet technology, can protect both patients and staff
A prospective cohort study of the elderly population in Hong Kong
Professor Timothy Kwok of the Jockey Club Centre for osteoporosis care and control details the implications of treating a rapidly ageing population.
Population ageing is...
EOlife: assisting ventilation with AI when every second counts
Artificial intelligence to the rescue of cardiopulmonary arrest patients.
Archeon takes its name from the Acheron river, a tributary of the legendary Styx, which, in...
Major UK Mental Health Act reform to give patients more autonomy
Patients in the UK are set to have more control over their mental health treatment in a major overhaul of the country’s Mental Health...
Comprehensive UVC disinfection with Finsen Tech
Finsen Tech offers products specifically tailored for disinfection of both whole rooms and individual objects using ultraviolet radiation.
Finsen Tech is an international Environmental Protection...
Advancing global COVID-19 research with the WHO
Scientists across the globe have come together to intensify research into COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is moving to expand its scientific collaboration and...
UK forms new strategy to improve rare disease diagnosis and treatment
The UK has created a new framework to accelerate the diagnosis of rare diseases, as well as improving treatment and raising awareness.
More than 3.5...
Five-minute screening for lung inflammation
Inflammacheck offers rapid point-of-care testing of the lungs, supporting healthcare professionals to rapidly identify active lung inflammation
Drop in number of people seeking mental health support during lockdown
New research has shown a drop of more than third in the number of people seeking help for mental illness or self-harm during the...
New global health insurance card for British citizens
The UK has launched a new Global Health Insurance card (GHIC) as part of the new UK-EU deal.
The UK has made a new agreement...
Carrying out safe dentistry during COVID-19
New research is being used to shape how dentistry can be safely carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The novel coronavirus is easily spread in...
Global Ebola vaccine stockpile now established
A global stockpile of Ebola vaccines has now been established by four of the leading health and humanitarian organisations.
Led by the International Coordinating Group...
Study shows different immune response in cancer patients to COVID-19
Cancer patients have shown different responses to the COVID-19 virus depending on the type of cancer they have.
In a study, carried out by Cancer...
UK to roll out asymptomatic testing this week
As the UK deals with the third wave of COVID-19 and the emergence of a new strain of the novel virus, the government will...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine receives approval in UK
The British Government has now authorised the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has become the third in Britain to gain authorisation...
Discover the new technology managing cancer symptoms for patients
In a new trial, cancer patients across the UK have been using the eRAPID technology system to help them manage their cancer symptoms.
The system...
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shows protection against new COVID-19 strains
Results from a new study have shown that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine shows protection against two new mutant strains of coronavirus.
In an in vitro study...